Book IX: What a difference six years makes

How in the hell did this guy get away with calling his opponent a flip-flopper who was soft on the war on terror?

by scut

Originally published Sept. 11, 2007

The following are all quotes from President George W. Bush:
“The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number one priority and we will not rest until we find him.”
– 9/13/01

“I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.”
– 9/14/01, on top of the rubble of the World Trade Center

“I want justice…There’s an old poster out West, as I recall, that said, ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive.'”
– 9/17/01

“I don’t know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don’t care. It’s not that important. It’s not our priority.” – 3/13/02

“I am truly not that concerned about him.”
-(responding to a question about bin Laden’s whereabouts) 3/13/02
“I want to be the peace president.”
– 7/21/04

“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.”
– 8/5/04
“I don’t think you can win it. But I think you can create conditions so that those who use terror as a tool are less acceptable in parts of the world.”
– (in response to the question of whether we can win the war on terror) 8/30/04

“I just don’t think I ever said I’m not worried about Osama bin Laden. It’s kind of one of those exaggerations.”
– 10/13/04

“One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq with the war on terror.”
-9/7/06

Oh, right, how could i forget:“I’m the master of low expectations.” —aboard Air Force One, June 4, 2003